Although new technologies are full of advantages and exciting things, they are also making new generations move less and less.
Children's motor skills are not as developed. As well as the foundations for a healthy heart and more developed muscles. All of these factors can increase the risk of obesity in adults and increase the risks of a more sedentary and less healthy future.
The key to getting the recommended 60 minutes of daily exercise is to make it fun for little ones. Running on the treadmill or pedaling the indoor bike is often not fun for us, let alone for curious and restless kids…
Go out to the street
The outside is free! If you have a yard, let the kids go outside and explore and play. If not, try fun family activities. A walk, going to the park, playing hide and seek, kicking a ball around... all fantastic solutions!
Geocaching
Does an adventure that's part treasure hunt, part orienteering test, and part hike sound good? CLEAR! Search online, put the GPS coordinates on your cell phone and find the little treasures. Record the moment and leave them there for the next one! The kids will love it.
Playgrounds
Playgrounds are endless solutions for children to run around and unleash their imagination. Aside from the social factor they get from meeting and playing with other kids, there's not much more active than running, jumping, swinging, climbing...
Walk the dog
Having a dog as a child is extremely beneficial for a child's development. In addition to teaching how to respect animals, it gives the child a friend, protector and playmate! Walking the dog or going to the park to play with him also brings many benefits to the child's health.
